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H157 HTA

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,763 mi
Last recorded104,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim buckled - keep under observation (OK at the present time) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 102,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim edge slight buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 97,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,452 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 79,452 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H157 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H157 HTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H157 HTA registered?

H157 HTA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H157 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 HTA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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